Network Security Administrator

Lynnwood, WA

We are looking for experienced Network Security professionals to join our client's Global Information Security Team in supporting their global security operations program. The ideal candidate will have a solid proficiency in networking and network security with a focus on enterprise firewall management, network segmentation, SD-WAN, WiFi, and NAC technologies. Previous security operations team experience is highly desired. This will be 6 months contract to hire opportunity at Lynnwood, WA.

Responsibilities and Duties:

Perform network and security reviews across a variety of network security technologies and work with security and technology teams to ensure effective controls and policy compliance

Assist in the implementation, and administration of network security infrastructure including firewalls, networks sensors, logging.

Evaluate the security posture of systems and security processes to uncover vulnerabilities and potential exploitation vectors

Participate in cross training activities with other network/systems administrators and support teams

Work closely with business and technology managers to fix processes/procedures for data protection

Effectively participate in data governance and risk compliance plans

Reporting and Metrics to support program objectives

Qualifications and Competencies:

Minimum of 5 years related work experience in Network Security

Experience working with multiple common firewall providers

Experience with network monitoring technologies

Desire to provide mentoring to IT generalists in the areas of network security

Highly motivated and self-directed

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Ability to work both independently and as part of a small, distributed team.

Flexibility to work outside regularly scheduled/normal business hours as required.